Madden 27 cover athlete: Why Caleb Williams was chosen by EA Sports for 2026 video game

EA Sports has selected Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, the 2026 edition of the popular American football video game. Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was chosen to represent the franchise on game covers across the country. The selection highlights the young quarterback's rising profile in the NFL following his debut season with the Bears.